Hey, y'all! If you grew up in the South, chances are you have enjoyed macaroni and tomatoes. While often known as a low-cost dinner or dish, it's also just downright delicious. I grew up eating this as a child and have continued in adulthood. I hope you enjoy my recipe for Old Fashioned Macaroni and Tomatoes!

Old Fashioned Macaroni and Tomatoes

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Old Fashioned Macaroni and Tomatoes Ingredients

• 3 c. macaroni noodles, uncooked
• 1 can of stewed tomatoes, 14.5 oz.
• 1 can of petite diced tomatoes, 28 oz.
• 3 tbsp. butter, melted
• 1 tsp. sugar
• Tony Chachere's, to taste
• Kosher Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• Onion Powder, to taste
• Garlic Powder, to taste

How to Make Old Fashioned Macaroni and Tomatoes

1. Fill a large pot with water and kosher salt, allowing it to come to a boil. Cook macaroni noodles according to the instructions on the box; cook until al dente and drain well.
2. Add macaroni back to the pot over medium heat. Add melted butter and Tony Chachere's, stirring until the noodles are fully coated. Add stewed tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, and sugar. Stir.
3. Season to taste with kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and additional Tony Chachere's. Stir in seasonings, reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and enjoy!

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Adding sugar to this recipe seems odd, but is necessary - it won't make the macaroni and tomatoes sweet, but it will cut the acidity of the tomatoes.
2. If you do not have Tony Chachere's, any cajun/creole seasoning will work.

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Old Fashioned Macaroni and Tomatoes Recipe

Old Fashioned Macaroni and Tomatoes

JC Phelps

It doesn't get more economical - or classically southern - than my Old Fashioned Macaroni and Tomatoes. Simple and delicious!

5 from 36 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 6 servings

Calories 486 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 c. macaroni noodles uncooked
• 1 can stewed tomatoes 14.5 oz.
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes 28 oz.
• 3 tbsp. butter melted
• 1 tsp. sugar
• Tony Chachere's to taste
• Kosher Salt to taste
• Black Pepper to taste
• Onion Powder to taste
• Garlic Powder to taste

Instructions

 

• Fill a large pot with water and kosher salt, allowing it to come to a boil. Cook macaroni noodles according to the instructions on the box; cook until al dente and drain well.
• Add macaroni back to the pot over medium heat. Add melted butter and Tony Chachere's, stirring until the noodles are fully coated. Add stewed tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, and sugar. Stir.
• Season to taste with kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and additional Tony Chachere's. Stir in seasonings, reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and enjoy!

Notes

1. Adding sugar to this recipe seems odd, but is necessary - it won't make the macaroni and tomatoes sweet, but it will cut the acidity of the tomatoes.
2. If you do not have Tony Chachere's, any cajun/creole seasoning will work.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 17gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Keyword macaroni and tomatoes, old fashioned macaroni and tomatoes

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My best,

JC